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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1933
Page
1
A sanitized summary notes that the Hitler regime won a large overwhelming victory in the German election, with Nazis pervasive and opposition suppressed, reflecting a desperate populace susceptible to concentration of authority. Also mentioned are domestic views on Farm relief, Rogers broadcasts, and Washington political maneuvers.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald urged Germany to rejoin the Geneva disarmament talks, saying any agreement lacking Berlin’s signature would fail. He declared the talks must be pro European and not punitive, urging active international cooperation including Germany to reach disarmament. The speech followed a censure motion on government policy and outlined laborite demands on arms control and international policing.
Geneva reports Arthur Henderson British delegate to the arms conference seriously considers resigning as chairman of the parley in protest at the lack of interest shown by governments. The development emerged Monday night and adds tension to the arms talks.
Berlin reports show church bells ring for 15 minutes as Hitler’s party captures about 92 percent of valid votes for Reichstag candidates. Foreign policy plebiscite results indicate 93.5 percent yes, 4.7 percent no with 1.8 percent invalid of about 43.5 million ballots. Invalid and unmarked ballots were discarded.
Paris reports indicate the new French government may seek direct negotiations with Nazi Germany if the Geneva arms conference collapses. Influential French opinion, shifting since Britain adopts neutrality on arms control, favors Premier Albert Sarraut’s policy to probe Germany’s aims directly.
Madrid AP reports Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife landed safely Tuesday near Calderas de Tuy in Pontevedera province after completing a flight across northwestern Spain.
A 1933 essay recalls a recurring dream of a vast aged cathedral filled with light and a silent, vast presence. The dream gathers prophets, saints, and venerable sages from many lands, with Moses and Plato appearing among the awe struck congregation. The writer questions whether the vision is dreamt meaningfully or a glimpse granted to waking faith.
Lieutenant Governor Kraschel quits as secretary of the Iowa public works advisory board while Secretary Ickes at Washington dismisses him from the federal post. Kraschel says he served in name only, aiding early setup and processing 172 preliminary project applications. Harold Cooper notes the move aligns with federal policy against dual office holding.
Senator Dickinson of Iowa announced plans to introduce legislation to repeal the National Recovery Act's NRA provision. He warned that a price fixing order on gasoline would raise consumer prices and wipe out independent gas retailers, risking centralized distribution among a few large companies.
Hormel meat packing plant in Austin Minnesota reopened after a brief strike that mobilized five National Guard companies. The plant was briefly controlled by strikers before an agreement mediated by Governor Floyd Olson and plant and union officials. Guards were disbanded and most workers returned as talks continue on wage demands and disciplinary action.
Senator H. King of Utah arrived at the State Department to urge immediate recall of Sumner Welles as ambassador to Cuba. He pressed for recognizing the Gran San Martin government and criticized U S policy, warning of rising intervention risk, while officials did not promise action.
Washington AP Secretary Ickes dismissed Harry S. Berry, state public works engineer, for circulating a letter to civic groups stating that loans for non-federal projects would not need to be repaid.
In San Francisco the U S fleet remained at anchor Monday as Rear Admiral Ridley McLean, battleship division commander, died. The loss held up 51 ships from sailing for active exercises off the California coast.
A ferocious dust storm sweeps the Midwest driven by a 10 to 45 mph wind, blackening skies and reducing visibility. Cedar Rapids largely escapes major damage while western Iowa suffers snapped lines, damaged windows, and scattered debris. A Clinton scaffold collapse kills one worker, five buildings burn in Dexter, and Sioux City reports dust belts marching from South Dakota fields.
Wilbur B. Foshay and H. H. Henley must serve 15 years each in Leavenworth after the U S circuit court of appeals ruled they violated federal mail fraud laws. The Minnesota based public utilities magnates were convicted on four of seventeen counts at their second trial held last year.
Cedar Rapids reports year to date auto toll figures showing accidents and injuries. Data indicate 3 percent injury rate and 16 fatalities, highlighting ongoing public safety concerns and driving risk in the area.
Twenty six midwest business and industrial leaders protested currency tinkering and urged a return to the fixed gold standard. They formed the Committee on Monetary Policy to promote stronger dollar confidence and an end to currency depreciation, aligning with professors warning against greenbackism. The statement cited Arthur Rollford and named several executives including Albert D. Lasker and E. L. Ryerson Jr.
Washington reports outline a money reform push led by Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma. The inflationist plan calls for raising the dollar’s gold price and issuing new currency, with silver use expanded. A Friday conference seeks a unified draft to guide Congress, amid a poll showing steady inflation support in the House.
Curtis Schilling, 21, left home 14 months ago to find work. He hitchhiked about 20,000 miles across North America and Europe. Upon his return he found steady work in Racine, 12 miles from his home.
Chicago dispatch reports Secretary Henry A Wallace warned that hog prices would fall to two dollars per hundredweight without government support. He advocated a voluntary corn hog reduction plan, urged farmers to join and cited Southern cotton program as example, arguing temporary government actions won’t fix long term farm distress. He noted world price shifts and tariff issues affecting US pork and corn markets.
Washington secretary of the treasury Woodin vigorously denied reports that he opposes the president's gold purchase program or other monetary policies. He said stories to this effect have recently appeared in several New York newspapers.
In Washington the price for RFC purchases of newly mined domestic gold was fixed at 33.45 dollars, 13 cents above Saturday and a new high. The price stood 46 cents above London gold when converted at 5.11 dollars per pound, with the rate later changing.
AP report says Russell Hughes aged 35 was shot and killed by police in a barber shop while officers sought to question him about Handsome Klutas half million dollar kidnapping gang. A gun battle wounded two detectives as Hughes lounged by the doorway. Hughes was said to be an intimate friend of Klutas and tied to a syndicate that kidnapped gamblers in Chicago and other Illinois cities. Police indicated he might have been a gang member.
Davenport reports the Peoria police shot and killed Russell Hughes, the last surviving member of a gang that tried to rob the Northwest Davenport Savings bank in October 1932. Guy Ellis was killed last August, Ned Hille died during escape, and James Russell remains alive but serving a life term in Fort Madison after being wounded and captured. The group also hit Home Savings bank on September 9, 1932, stealing $13,000.
Washington plans to put 2 million on relief to regular work by Nov 16 with 2 million more to be absorbed soon. The Bureau of Public Roads asks states to list maintenance projects in all counties using relief and federal aid funds. Projects include grading, drainage, widening and underdrains funded by a mix of relief and federal dollars. A conference with mayors engineers and social workers will push transfer of relief clients to the Civil Works Administration for paid work.
In Saint Paul Minnesota United Press report, brewer William Hamm refuses to identify Edward McFadden as one of four Chicago gangsters accused of abducting him. Hamm had previously said McFadden resembled the kidnapper, but declined to confirm.
Chicago police said John Davis aged 24 confessed to stabbing Ole Olaon during a dime robbery. He killed the man as he had only a dime in his pockets, leaving four small children fatherless.
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